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Michigan Woman Arrested in Porter County After Stolen Vehicle Stop on I-80 - Region News Source

Portage- A Hazel Park, Michigan woman has been formally charged in Porter County after police say she was stopped in a stolen vehicle on Interstate 80 and found in possession of marijuana. According to a probable cause affidavit, Sophia Annastasia Jones, 43, was arrested in Porter County on October 2, 2025 around 12:50 a.m. after a license plate reader (LPR) alert flagged the vehicle she was driving as stolen. Officers confirmed the vehicle rema…Portage, Indiana · Portage Read Article

South Bend Pair Charged After Drugs and Gun Seized During Portage Stop - Region News Source

Portage- A South Bend man and woman are facing felony charges in Porter County after a traffic stop led to the seizure of cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, a firearm, and additional narcotics concealed on one of the suspects, according to court documents. On September 28, 2025, around 1:20 a.m., officers with the Portage Police Department observed a gray SUV stop at a toll road plaza lane for no apparent reason before reversing the wrong way …Methamphetamine · Portage Read Article

Portage Man Accused of Possessing Meth, Stolen Firearm During Traffic Stop - Region News Source

HAMMOND— A Portage man is facing felony charges after police say a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, a stolen handgun, and drug-dealing materials. According to court documents, a Hammond police officer stopped a Chevy Impala on Sept. 18, 2025, near the 1800 block of Michigan Street for excessive window tint, an unreadable license plate, and disregarding a traffic control device. The driver was identified…Methamphetamine · Portage Read Article

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PORTAGE — A man and woman face charges of dealing marijuana after a local police officer noticed their passing vehicle smelling of the illegal drug early Wednesday and saw "heavy smoke" coming from inside during a traffic stop.Marijuana · Portage Read Article

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Michigan Woman Arrested in Porter County After Stolen Vehicle Stop on I-80 - Region News Source

South Bend Pair Charged After Drugs and Gun Seized During Portage Stop - Region News Source

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California trucker extradited to face Porter County charges in TV theft scheme

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Portage Man Accused of Possessing Meth, Stolen Firearm During Traffic Stop - Region News Source

Weed smell of vehicle tips cop off

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Michigan Woman Arrested in Porter County After Stolen Vehicle Stop on I-80 - Region News Source

South Bend Pair Charged After Drugs and Gun Seized During Portage Stop - Region News Source

National site selection consultants tour Region

California trucker extradited to face Porter County charges in TV theft scheme

Jersey Mike's coming to Portage

Mabel Woolsey, 80, Portage, Ind. - Dubois County Free Press, Inc.

Success isn’t limited to test scores, Portage school superintendent says

Portage's Mali Kennedy sets new scoring milestone

Portage Man Accused of Possessing Meth, Stolen Firearm During Traffic Stop - Region News Source

Weed smell of vehicle tips cop off